Welcome to my Blog! I read where there was a need for English Propers for the Traditional (1962 Missale Romanum - Tridentine) Latin Mass, so I will try posting the prayers and readings each day, if they are available. I will also post some other writings regarding the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the greatest Act of Worship we can offer to Almighty God and the closest we can get to Heaven!

Introit

Traditional Mass

Sunday, September 29, 2013

This
feast commemorates the dedication to St. Michael of an ancient church
at Rome at a date earlier than the sixth century. St. Michael the
Archangel is honored as the supreme guardian spirit of the universal
Church. In heaven Michael led the good angels against Lucifer and his
rebel angels. The fallen angels pursue on earth that same war against
the Man-God Christ which they began in heaven. Therefore Michael
continues to direct the battle against them here on earth. The
standard-bearer of the Church, he introduces the departed souls of her
children into God's holy light (Offertory Hymn of Requiem Mass). He also
presents our prayers to God (Incensation at High Mass), conquers demons
(Prayers after Low Mass), and pleads for us sinners (Confiteor).

INTROIT Ps. 102:20

Bless the Lord, all you His angels, you mighty in strength who do His bidding, obeying the voice of His commands.

O
God, who wondrously directs the services of angels and men, grant that
our lives on earth may be guarded by the angels who stand ever before
Your face ministering to You in heaven. Through our Lord . . .

Commemoration of 19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTAlmighty
and merciful God, graciously shield us from all that is harmful, so
that both in body and soul we may be eager to do Your will. Through our
Lord . . .

LESSON Apoc. 1:1-5

In
those days, God gave unto him, to make known to his servants the things
which must shortly come to pass: and signified, sending by his angel to
his servant John, Who hath given testimony to the word of God and the
testimony of Jesus Christ, what things soever he hath seen. Blessed is
he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy: and keepeth
those things which are written in it. For the time is at hand. John to
the seven churches which are in Asia. Grace be unto you and peace, from
him that is and that was and that is to come: and from the seven spirits
which are before his throne: And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful
witness, the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of
the earth, who hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own
blood.

GRADUAL Ps. 102:20, 1

Bless the Lord, all you His angels, you mighty in strength who do His bidding.

V. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and let all my being bless His holy name.

Alleluia, alleluia! V.

Holy archangel Michael, defend us in battle, that we may not perish in the dreaded judgment. Alleluia!

GOSPEL Matt. 18:1-10

At that time, the disciples came to Jesus, saying: "Who, thinkest thou, is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?" And Jesus, calling unto him a little child, set him in the midst of them. And said: "Amen
I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children,
you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore
shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the
kingdom of heaven. And he that shall receive one such little child in my
name, receiveth me. But he that shall scandalize one of these little
ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone should
be hanged about his neck, and that he should be drowned in the depth of
the sea. Woe to the world because of scandals. For it must needs be that
scandals come: but nevertheless woe to that man by whom the scandal
cometh. And if thy hand, or thy foot, scandalize thee, cut it off, and
cast it from thee. It is better for thee to go into life maimed or lame,
than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire.
And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee. It
is better for thee having one eye to enter into life, than having two
eyes to be cast into hell fire. See that you despise not one of these
little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see
the face of my Father who is in heaven."

OFFERTORY ANTIPHON Apoc. 8:3, 4

An
angel stood before the altar, having a golden censer in his hand; and
there was given to him much incense, and the smoke of the incense went
up before God, alleluia!

SECRET

O
Lord, graciously accept the Sacrifice of praise we offer You. May it
bring us closer to our salvation through the angels' prayers of
intercession. Through our Lord . . .

Commemoration of 19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTO Lord, may these gifts, which we offer before You, be an aid to our salvation. Through our Lord . . .

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Dan. 3:58

All you angels of the Lord, bless the Lord, sing a hymn of praise and exalt Him above all forever.

POSTCOMMUNION

We
rely on the prayers of the blessed archangel Michael, O Lord, that the
Sacrament which we have received upon our lips may always remain in our
hearts. Through our Lord . . .

Commemoration of 19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTO Lord, may the gentle working of Your grace cure our sinfulness and make us hold to Your commandments. Through our Lord . . .

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About Me

I'm 78, formally married to Marianne for 52 years, [Marianne passed away to the Lord on August 9th, 2013 after suffering a stroke and two cardiac arrests.] We have 4 children (plus 2 in heaven-stillborn) and nine grandchildren plus 1 Step-grandchild. I'm a Korean War Vet, U.S. Navy; I was a Motorcycle News Courier for U.P.I., and WNEW Chanel 5 TV News, during 60's & 70's; a Lieutenant in the Wycoff Hospital Police in the 90's. I was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Brooklyn Diocese on April 25, 1987 and served in four parishes before relocating to Florida in 2002. I'm still incardinated for Brooklyn Diocese. There was no parish in my town so we traveled to either Mt. Dora or Eustis for Mass. My oldest son and daughter, John and Anne, lived near us but the rest of the gang are up North in New York and Pennsylvania. We have now relocated to a northern state and my ministry is mostly on the Internet with some blogs and groups. I also assist the pastor at the local Catholic church. I owe my life and conversion/calling to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel de Garabandal, who has brought me to her Son Jesus. I am Their servant and slave! I only want to do the Will of God and glorify the Most Blessed Trinity with my life!